FAA and TSA declares 9/11 flying restrictions THE US Department of Transportation's Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have announced temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) that will be in effect on September 11. The restrictions are connected to public events in New York, Washington, DC and Somerset, Pennsylvania on that day and special air traffic management procedures will be in effect for all flights in these areas, including foreign airlines. During the ceremonies, there will be extensive limits on flying within a 30 nautical-mile (34.5-statute-mile) radius of the event sites at altitudes below 18,000 feet. For airline flights into and out of all airports in these areas, the "30-minute seat rule" will be in effect, meaning all passengers must remain seated for 30 minutes after takeoff and for 30 minutes before landing. The same rule has been in force for flights at Reagan Washington National Airport since last October. General aviation, sightseeing, training flights and private flying will all be banned. Roger EWROPS